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The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => Accessories and modifications - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: roadie1951 on June 05, 2011, 07:57:51 AM

Title: Tank Bags
Post by: roadie1951 on June 05, 2011, 07:57:51 AM

I know this has probably been hashed out and talked about before, but I can't seem to find anything on this subject specifically.

So, here we go:

who makes the best looking (on the C14) and most feature packed tank bag?  I prefer strap mount.

I realize this will be "opinion  based" with a lot of "personal preference". 

Thanks!!

Title: Re: Tank Bags
Post by: Bob on June 05, 2011, 08:11:52 AM

Sorry, I have no experince with a strap on!  :D


All kidding aside, I'm actually being truthful. I have one strap bag that I've never used, made by Eclipse. But I can't say a lot about it.

Now if you want magnetic or ring mount. I have some opinions!

Title: Re: Tank Bags
Post by: JetJock on June 05, 2011, 08:13:43 AM

I run a First Gear Silverstone small tank bag, magnetic mount most of the time but can strap it on if I want to. Use this daily as it's small but convenient.

For longer trips, First Gear Laguna bag with windows for a GPS and a cell phone/MPS player. BIG bag, lots of room.

I looked at everything, including the ones that mount to the gas cap ring, and went with First Gear because of features and price.

Title: Re: Tank Bags
Post by: mikeboileau on June 05, 2011, 10:56:46 AM

I would like to see some pics of magnetic bags on the bike.

Title: Re: Tank Bags
Post by: Bob on June 05, 2011, 11:51:56 AM

Quote from: mikeboileau on June 05, 2011, 10:56:46 AM

I would like to see some pics of magnetic bags on the bike.

Chase Harper 450 smaller tank bag

(http://inlinethumb12.webshots.com/45451/2299415790103513287S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2299415790103513287Qfpzif)
(http://inlinethumb12.webshots.com/39755/2117955380103513287S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2117955380103513287CfPNbc)



Chase Harper 650 Medium sized Tank bag

(http://inlinethumb03.webshots.com/46786/2117971140103513287S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2117971140103513287OfVFkd)
(http://inlinethumb47.webshots.com/13678/2368817400103513287S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2368817400103513287geLDtj)
(http://inlinethumb10.webshots.com/8457/2911402100103513287S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2911402100103513287kpAJgH)
(http://inlinethumb63.webshots.com/47294/2796142750103513287S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2796142750103513287qIOUYJ)

Title: Re: Tank Bags
Post by: mikeboileau on June 05, 2011, 12:16:47 PM

Thanks!  That 650 looks good on there.  Do the magnets hold it well?

Title: Re: Tank Bags
Post by: roadie1951 on June 05, 2011, 12:25:59 PM

Quote from: Cap'n Bob on June 05, 2011, 08:11:52 AM

Sorry, I have no experince with a strap on!  :D


All kidding aside, I'm actually being truthful. I have one strap bag that I've never used, made by Eclipse. But I can't say a lot about it.

Now if you want magnetic or ring mount. I have some opinions!

I wouldn't touch the strap on comment with a ten foot pole!! ;D

I have tried a magnetic bag, but being paranoid I was always waiting for it to fly off.  I've also had a ring mount.  It was a pain in the butt getting gas.  The strap on just seems to work for me.

Title: Re: Tank Bags
Post by: 556ALPHA on June 05, 2011, 12:37:07 PM

http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=421.0 (http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=421.0)

Title: Re: Tank Bags
Post by: Bob on June 05, 2011, 12:38:40 PM

Quote from: mikeboileau on June 05, 2011, 12:16:47 PM

Thanks!  That 650 looks good on there.  Do the magnets hold it well?

Yes, Yes!!! They are strong. I kid people saying that I'm waiting for the tank metal to pull out when removing it!  :D  I think they bill themselves as having the strongest magnets you can buy for a tank bag. They also have a safety strap if your worried about flying bags. But I can say that I have hit some hard bumps and never had the bags move at all!